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Plemeniti osjećaji. Cijeloga sam života podučavala o…

“Plemeniti osjećaji. Cijeloga sam života podučavala o plemenitim osjećajima. A moji klinci međusobno se ubijaju, pucaju jedan na drugog kao na glinene golubove što eksplodiraju u letu. Kao da su svi nitko i ništa, i njihovi bližnji i oni sami, kao da su samo tlapnje, alegorijski hologrami…” quote by Gilles Leroy
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““Plemeniti osjećaji. Cijeloga sam života podučavala o plemenitim osjećajima. A moji klinci međusobno se ubijaju, pucaju jedan na drugog kao na glinene golubove što eksplodiraju u letu. Kao da su svi nitko i ništa, i njihovi bližnji i oni sami, kao da su samo tlapnje, alegorijski hologrami ljubomore, gramzivosti, osvete, mržnje. Kao da doista nisu tijela, voljena tijela i tijela sposobna voljeti.””

Gilles Leroy

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The quote reflects on the loss of noble feelings, describing a world where people kill each other like fragile, exploding doves, reduced to mere holograms of jealousy, greed, revenge, and hate, lacking true bodies capable of love.

In simple terms: Noble feelings are lost; people become hollow, driven by hate.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and nurture noble emotions.

Themes

humanity violence existentialism morality alienation

Mood

somber reflective critical

Type

philosophical literary lament

When to use this quote

  • family conflict
  • war
  • social breakdown
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

nihilism emotional decay philosophical despair

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can restore noble feelings in society?
  • How do we see love in a world of hate?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may overgeneralize human behavior, ignoring moments of genuine compassion.

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